Why the Future of Healthcare Will Be Defined by Better Blood Flow
One of the healthcare’s biggest opportunities has been hiding in plain sight? Blood circulation plays a critical role in healing, recovery and p
02 July, 2026
The Calf Muscles: The Body’s “Second Heart”
The calf muscles are often described as the body’s “second heart” — and for good reason. Every step, ankle movement, and calf contraction helps push b
18 May, 2026
NICE has moved MTG19 to become HTG344 – with no change to the guidance itself
The update reflects the streamlined NICE HealthTech programme, which brings together diagnostics, interventional procedures and medical technologies t
06 May, 2026
RCN Accreditation Renewed
We’re proud to announce that the geko® device user training programme for VTE Prevention has once again been accredited by the RCN Centre for Profess
20 April, 2026
Sky Medical Technology Inspires the Next Generation Through Hands-On STEM Workshop
High Wycombe, London, 25th February 2026 – Sky Medical Technology Ltd is proud to reaffirm its commitment to STEM education following a highly s
02 March, 2026
Embedding Sustainability into Care, Products and Partnerships
At Firstkind, sustainability is not an aspiration on the sidelines of our business — it is embedded in how we design our products, support clinical ca
14 January, 2026
Firstkind Secures Regulatory Approval in Argentina
We’re thrilled to announce that Firstkind has received regulatory approval for the geko® device (T-3) in Argentina. Argentina represents a key market
22 December, 2025
Launching our geko® device take-back pilot—and a landmark partnership with the Royal Mint
There are moments in our sustainability journey that feel genuinely pivotal, and this is one of them. As part of our WeCare strategy – and in al
09 December, 2025
Royal Representatives Present King’s Award to Sky Medical Technology
This week marked an extraordinary moment in Sky’s journey—one that we are deeply proud to share. We had the honour of welcoming Lady Redmond MBE, the
20 November, 2025
Driving Sustainability Through Innovation: Our Partnership with The Royal Mint
Driving Sustainability Through Innovation: Our Partnership with The Royal Mint At Sky Medical Technology, innovation has always been central to our mi
08 September, 2025
Why swollen legs after Fem-Pop bypass deserve more attention – and what could change the game
At Firstkind, we speak to vascular teams every day who tell us the same thing: post-operative swelling is most often expected, but frustrating. It del
02 September, 2025
The geko® device Secures NHS Supply Chain Listing on the Advanced Wound Care Framework
We are proud to announce the geko device has secured NHS Supply Chain (NHSSC) listing on the Advanced Wound Care framework—a significant milestone tha
04 August, 2025
Expansion of VA access to the geko® device
We are proud to announce a major new distribution partnership with BIOS Strategic Partners (BIOS SP) — a recognized leader in breakthrough medical tec
01 August, 2025
Celebrating the King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation with Royal Reception at Windsor Castle
We have been honoured with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation. As part of the honour, Mark Whalley, VP of Operations –
17 June, 2025
UK Stroke expert leads Saudi visit to showcase how our award-winning geko® device is transforming UK clinical practice in post-stroke venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention.
A global benchmark for stroke care is going international – and leading the charge is Dr. Indira Natarajan, sharing real-world success with the
12 June, 2025
Sales Momentum Builds as geko® Device Adoption Accelerates Across UAE Hospitals
Sky celebrates its rapidly expanding footprint in the UAE, with geko® device adoption in a further three leading Dubai hospitals: Genesis Healthcare,
04 June, 2025
Royal Stoke Stroke Team Wins National Award for Thrombosis Prevention Innovation
Innovative use of geko® device and AI in stroke care earns national recognition at Thrombosis UK VTE Awards In a proud moment for the NHS and stroke c
19 May, 2025
Celebrating the King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation – and Why the Award Matters to Us
I am incredibly proud to share that Sky Medical Technology has been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation. This is a significant momen
07 May, 2025
Sky Medical partners with SMS Medical to prevent edema and DVT in the US
Sky Medical Technology, parent company of Firstkind Ltd, has announced a significant step forward in orthopaedic recovery after entering a limited dis
25 March, 2025
China grants regulatory approval for the geko® device
Sky Medical Technology has welcomed the news that its geko device, an innovative neuromuscular electrostimulator, has received regulatory approval for
21 March, 2025
Sky Medical Technology announces regulatory approval of geko® device in Japan
Sky Medical Technology has welcomed the news that its geko device, an innovative neuromuscular electrostimulator, has successfully been registered for
10 March, 2025
Lymphovenous leg ulcers (or veno-lymphoedema leg ulcers) The geko® device – a new treatment paradigm
Although lymphoedema is not directly responsible for leg ulcer development, it can affect wound healing1 due to reduced tissue oxygenation from oedema
15 January, 2025
CHCA endorses Consensus Statement to improve wound care outcomes in-home care
Sky Medical Technology has welcomed the news that The Canadian Home Care Association (CHCA) is endorsing the Canadian Consensus Statement on the Treat
19 December, 2024
Journey to Drug Tariff: Richard Tuson on the geko device and MedTech innovation
Richard Tuson, CEO and Founder of Health Analytical Solutions Ltd, recently shared his story of supporting Sky Medical Technology, and other MedTech c
21 November, 2024
The Cost-effectiveness of the geko® device for Venous Leg Ulcer Treatment
Sky Medical Technology has welcomed the publication of a study evaluating the cost-effectiveness of its geko device combined with standard of care (So
01 November, 2024
Leading the Charge in Sustainability
As a company deeply committed to environmental responsibility, we are thrilled to share the publication of Firstkind’s Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) alo
01 November, 2024
Legs Matter Awareness Week: the hidden harm crisis in the treatment of leg and foot conditions
We are proud supporters of Leg Matters Awareness week 2024! Legs Matter is a non-profit organisation dedicated to educating patients and healthcare pr
10 June, 2024
Enhancing ACL recovery using the geko™ device
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of the two critical ligaments which stabilises the knee joint and plays a crucial role in enabling movemen
04 June, 2024
Sky Medical Technology attends EWMA 2024
Earlier this month we exhibited at the 34th European Wound Management Association (EWMA) conference, hosted at the ExCel centre in London. The confere
30 May, 2024
A novel metric in chronic wound healing research
High-quality evidence to guide treatment selection of chronic wound healing remains lacking. The conventional parallel-arm randomized controlled trial
24 May, 2024
The geko™ device is now available through the UK NHS Supply Chain
The NHS Supply Chain manages the sourcing, delivery, and supply of healthcare products and services for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across
22 May, 2024
Transforming post-surgical outcomes in the US with medical technology
Despite having a success rate of up to 98% [1] in the US, orthopaedic surgery can pose a wide range of adversities for patients that can lead to ongoi
13 February, 2024
How can Shared Care and Patient Self-management Advance wound Care in the UK?
Wound care is typically delivered by community nurses who visit patients’ homes to clean and re-dress chronic wounds, with more severe cases being tre
13 February, 2024
MedTech trends to expect in 2024
In this article on MedTech Trends in 2024, our CEO Bernard Ross outlines how research, treatments, and technology will combine to help streamline the
30 January, 2024
2023 VTE Awards hosted by Thrombosis UK
On the 29th of November 2023, we had the pleasure of attending Thrombosis UK’s VTE Awards held at the House of Commons. The event brought together hea
20 December, 2023
The geko™ device receives UK reimbursement
We are pleased to share that the geko device is now reimbursed in the UK, enabling clinicians to make a recommendation to the relevant approval commit
24 November, 2023
Helping to protect our planet – an environmental impact overview of geko™ device
As a science-led medical devices company, we prioritise improving health outcomes in patients – with minimal environmental impact – ensuri
20 November, 2023
Clinician profile: Dr Jason Snibbe (US Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr Jason Snibbe is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Los Angeles who specialises in shoulder hip and knee surgeries across two hospitals: Cedar Sinai an
01 November, 2023
World Thrombosis Day – Move Against Thrombosis
World Thrombosis Day – Move Against Thrombosis Every year World Thrombosis Day takes place on the 13th of October, falling on the birthday of Ri
19 October, 2023
Reducing post-operative swelling following total knee arthroplasty (TKA)
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) – or total knee replacement (TKR) – is a surgical procedure for patients with osteoarthritis who have not be
04 October, 2023
Improved Data Collection: The Key to Improving Patient Outcomes
In the UK, one in 50 adults is currently living with a chronic wound, costing the NHS more than £8 billion in treatment per year (in 2017/18). Venous
28 September, 2023
The UK’s Medical Technology Strategy: Revolutionising Patient Care
Medical technology (MedTech) plays a crucial role in enhancing patient outcomes. From diagnosis to treatment and ongoing health management, MedTech so
15 September, 2023
Patient Testimonials: oedema reduction following knee surgery
Millions of individuals across India depend on government run institutions to receive orthopaedic surgery and access post-surgical care. As part of th
07 September, 2023
The effect of Neuromuscular Electrostimulation (NMES) on VTE prevention and oedema reduction for enhanced recovery after orthopaedic surgery (ERAS)
In 2005, the House of Commons (HoC) Health Committee stated deaths attributed to preventable, hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (VTE) numbered
15 August, 2023
Alleviating The Pressures Faced by Wound Community Nurses
The NHS spends almost as much on hard-to-heal chronic wounds every year (£5.3 billion) as on cancer treatment (£5.6 billion). However, poor patient ad
25 July, 2023
Health Tech Alliance Parliament and HealthTech Networking Reception: Revolutionising Healthcare Through Innovation
Our Chief Commercial Officer, Andrew Thelwell, joined industry professionals and key decision makers across parliament and the health sector at the He
10 July, 2023
Legs Matter Week: the hidden harm crisis
Legs Matter is a non-profit organisation dedicated to educating patients and healthcare professionals on the current medical issues in leg and foot ca
12 June, 2023
Enhancing Standard of Care in Wound With the geko™ Device
Around 3.8 million people in the UK alone suffer from wounds though, this number is likely to be higher now since COVID-19, which left many patients t
08 June, 2023
